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Sentences with PRETENCE

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Sentences

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"She kept up the pretence of being happy, even though she was heartbroken."
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"He made a pretence of knowing the answer, but he was actually clueless."
3
"The child hid behind a pretence of innocence, but everyone knew he was mischievous."
4
"She wore a smile as a pretence, trying to hide her disappointment."
5
"The politician's promises were nothing more than pretence to gain votes."
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"They maintained a pretence of friendship, but in reality, they couldn't stand each other."
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"She made a pretence of liking the gift, though she found it ugly."
8
"He put on a pretence of being knowledgeable about art, but it was obvious he knew very little."
9
"The movie relied heavily on special effects, without any pretence of a strong storyline."
10
"She used a pretence of illness to skip school."
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"His apology seemed more like a pretence than a sincere expression of regret."
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"They greeted each other with a pretence of cordiality, but the tension between them was palpable."
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"The book jacket was a pretence to lure readers into buying the novel."
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"He made a pretence of bravery, but deep down he was scared."
15
"The company's environmental efforts were mere pretence to appear eco-friendly."
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"She put on a pretence of confidence, although she was trembling inside."
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"The actor's pretence at being a doctor was convincing in the movie."
18
"He made a pretence of understanding, but his confusion was evident."
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"The couple maintained a pretence of being happily married, even though they were on the verge of divorce."
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"She played the role with great pretence, fooling the audience into believing she was someone else."
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"She maintained a pretence of indifference, but inside she was hurting."
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"He put on a pretence of being interested in the conversation."
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"The couple tried to keep up the pretence of a happy marriage."
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"His apology seemed like nothing more than a pretence."
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"She made a pretence of checking her phone to avoid eye contact."
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"The child's tears were just a pretence to get attention."
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"The company's commitment to sustainability was only a pretence."
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"Their friendship was merely a pretence for business purposes."
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"He used his cheerful demeanor as a pretence to hide his true feelings."
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"She saw through his pretence and knew he was lying."
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